Nicole Kough, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 15 years in practice
Nicole Kough is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with about 15 years in the mental health field.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180010758 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1841681863 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
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About Nicole
Nicole Kough is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with about 15 years in the mental health field. She practices in Illinois and offers straightforward, supportive care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her style is warm and non-judgmental.
Sessions focus on listening first, then helping people name what feels difficult. She uses practical strategies so clients can try small changes between meetings. Nicole draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to look at unhelpful thought patterns and on solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
She also uses narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories and gain perspective. Together these methods are used to tackle worries, low mood, panic, and relationship struggles. Many people work with her on issues like grief, communication problems, control concerns, and the stress of divorce or blended family dynamics.
She also supports those dealing with shame, jealousy, and self-esteem or intimacy-related challenges. Sessions may use talk, practical exercises, and goal-setting so people leave with concrete next steps. Nicole personalizes her approach to fit each person’s needs and pace.
She aims to help clients build skills they can use outside of therapy.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nicole lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nicole names
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Online support
How Nicole’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps anyone who needs support sorting through emotions and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Nicole will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods that fit each person’s needs and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on feedback so the plan evolves as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face connection and fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use written communication when that feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Nicole focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as anger, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is supportive and non-judgmental with an emphasis on listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
Nicole has about 15 years of experience in the mental health field, offering long-term practice working with a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions conducted?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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